go for it best thing ever had got it when i was 13 i had really bad skin and well not not a stop pimple in site ever took long time treatment is hard but do it

I had to go 2 rounds with Accu-tane. It worked well. Drys your skin out a lot.

You HAVE to be on Birth Control while taking it, and I believe HAVE to get pregnancy tests every so often while on it b/c it is VERY, VERY HARMFUL to a fetus if one gets pregnant.

It's usually a treatment of last resort.

Though, I am 32 now, and still have acne, so the effects are not everlasting for me.

If you are all out of options and have tried everything..then YES!!! Go for it. I was on it for 5 months and had excellent results. I wish I had stayed on it the full six months because my acne is back and if you doon't take it the whole time it only has a 75% effectiveness to it. You do have to get pregnancy test every month..You have to be on two types of birth control..After your pregancy test you have to answer 10 to 20 questions about why you should not get pregnant on isotretion. Its a pain in your butt but if you want to get up barely wear any makeup OR non at all..This is your ticket to clear skin, Good Luck :o)

yeah basically the same as the comment above me, go on it if youve tried evrything else. i didnt have too bad acne but was still alowed to use isotane. I used this drug for 6 months and am finishing my course now, my acne has completly cleared. it does dry out the skin...so be sure to use chapstick or something like that because your lips are the first to weaken because the skin is thin there. i am happy with the results i have had

I took this when I was 15. It helped my back acne but only temporarly helped my acne on my face. About a year after I stopped treatment it came back. I guess I am one of those unlucky few it comes back on.

I took two doses of accutane, and that cured me. I had two whole years of no acne whatsoever. I have maybe one or two during my period but otherwise I'm clear, not dry, no redness and no scarring left over! I used it when I was 14. Best to use when you are young and don't have to worry about the possible birth defects if you become pregnant. I wasn't active at the time, so I didn't have to worry about it. Blood tests are done each month for a pregnancy test on all females, ages 9-69. You have to sign waivers saying you are using two forms of birth control so you guarantee you won't be pregnant. I had tried everything else, over the counter and prescription, and this is the only thing that ever put a dent in it, and now I'm cured!

use lots of chapstick tho, because other wise you will have people asking you why your mouth looks like it was sewn shut. Now I look at pictures and see the joker from the dark knight and think, yeah, that looks exactly like me back then with my mouth all bloody and sore. It hurts a little bit, but if you are good with chapstick and gloss then it's a lot easier. Good luck, it's totally worth it!

Hi. My name is Josie, just over a month ago my 22 yr older brother killed himself, just 2days after christmas. He had been on the medication Isotane for 3 months. I cant stress enough how important it is that you are extremely careful with Isotane. If you decide to go on it (which i strongly do not recommend) watch out for side effects closely, such as.. nose bleeds, sore heels of your feel, fatigue, depression & suicidal thoughts. Please be careful, this medication has literally ripped my family apart.

Hi Josie
I totally agree with everything you have said except your final remark. I sympathize deeply for you and your family and I can tell you honestly I know how you feel (my mother in law was on a selection of mood related treatments before she ended her life). However please don't say that its the medication that ripped your family apart. IF your brothers medication did aggravate his depression, it is the lack of monitoring the side effects that possibly have effected the outcome. I know its easy to blame specific things and it makes us feel better but I think I can speak for a many people here and say since the medication has worked we have been less depressed. I for one am a whole new person. Sorry.

Hi, I was just wondering if anyone has ever tried or heard of anyone buying Isotretion online?

Do NOT but it online! It could be expired or even fake. Because of the potential side effects you must go to a doctor, get your blood tested and jump through hoops to get it... But it more than likely will help your skin.

Do NOT but it online! It could be expired or even fake. Because of the potential side effects you must go to a doctor, get your blood tested and jump through hoops to get it... But it more than likely will help your skin.

Flicka, when - started treatment, I started on a very low dose (a quarter of my suggested dose) to reduce any negative reaction my skin had to it. Then I worked my way up and have been happy with the results. The worst part for me is also the dry lips but I found Weleda Calendula Baby Cream which has no alcohol in it. Your muscles, jionts and/or heels may be sore too. I would talk with doctor about it. The book the give you is scary but I'm glad I decided to go through this.
So sorry for your loss Josie! This medicine can be dangerous but hating your skin is terrible too. I suppose patients should have a support person who they tell everything to.

Hi everyone!
I did end up going on it for 5 months about three years ago. I started on a small dose and titrated up like most people. I HAVE HAD ABOUT 2 PIMPLES IN THREE YEARS!!!! ITS TRULY AMAZING AND I RECOMMEND IT TOTALLY!!! Its pretty depressing messing around with heaps of different medications and cleansing routines with minimum result. I found Rawleighs ointment made my lips fine and a heavy moisturiser. Don't wait!

Hi there - I've been on Roaccutane for almost 1.5 months i think. I'm 19, and have had mild acne since i was about 13, but as a ballet dancer with it over your back and chest as well as face - is not very nice! I tried every prescription posisble, and only now have gone Roaccutane and its already clearing my skin. Although my lips are super dry [within the first 3 days!] - you just have to use lip balm.
Are you in AUSTRALIA? Its CRAZY that some people are on 2 kinds of birth control because i dont have to be on the pill AT ALL! i just had to tell my Dermo that i wouldnt get pregnant and have a pregnancy test before starting treatment...
Also about the whole depression thing: when i got roaccutane, my dermo gave me this pack with loads of testers of all kinds of moisturising goodies with a book about everything you need to know about the drug. it highlighted leading research into the correlation between the drug and depression: ALL were inconclusive. personally ill be jumping out of my skin when ive got skin like a baby!